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Rivers form the principal part of the water systems of Azerbaijan. There are 8,359 rivers of various lengths within Azerbaijan. Of them 8,188 rivers are less than 25 kilometres (16 mi) long. Only 24 rivers are over 100 kilometres (62 mi) long. The largest rivers that flow through the country are: [2]
Rivers form the principal part of the water systems of Azerbaijan. There are 8,359 rivers of various lengths within Azerbaijan. Of them, 8,188 rivers are less than 25 kilometres (16 mi) long. Only 24 rivers are over 100 kilometres (62 mi) long. The largest rivers that flow wholly or partially through the country are: [2] Kür, main water source ...
Tartar River. The Tartar is a left tributary of the Kura, the largest river in the Caucasus. The river originates in the area where Qonqur, Alaköz and Mıxtökən mountain ranges meet on the Karabakh Plateau in the vicinity of the hot springs village of Istisu located in Kalbajar Rayon of Azerbaijan. [3]
The Mtkvari, the longest river in the Caucasus region, forms the delta and drains into the Caspian a short distance downstream from the confluence with the Aras. [1] The Mingechaur Reservoir, with an area of 605 square kilometers that makes it the largest body of water in Azerbaijan, was formed by damming the Kura in western Azerbaijan. [1]
The river system of the Republic consists of the Kur River and its branches, as well as rivers directed into the Caspian Sea. Kur River is the main water source and artery of Azerbaijan. The flowing path of river goes through Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. The cumulative area of the river is 188,000 square km, which of 58,000 square km or 31% ...
The largest lake is Sarysu at 67 km 2 (26 sq mi), and the longest river is Kur at 1,515 km (941 mi), which is transboundary with Armenia. Azerbaijan has several islands along the Caspian sea, mostly located in the Baku Archipelago. Since independence in 1991, the government has taken measures to preserve the environment of Azerbaijan.
The Pirsaat (Azerbaijani: Pirsaatçay) is a river in Azerbaijan which flows through Ismailli, Shamakhi and Salyan Rayons. It discharges into the Caspian Sea near the village Xıdırlı. It is 199 km (124 mi) long, and has a 2,280 km 2 (880 sq mi) drainage basin. [1] The river is fed by snow, rain and groundwater. Its largest tributary is the ...
Pages in category "Rivers of Azerbaijan" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...